I use this feeder in spring and summer with success. It holds nectar well and attracts hummingbirds with the red flowers. It is fairly easy to clean and fill. I haven't had any rust as well.
This feeder is working beautifully! My husband was skeptical that the hummingbirds would find it because (1) the feeder itself is not red and (2) I refused to use any coloring in the water. Once the hummingbirds found it (which only took about a day), they began hanging around for longer periods of time. We (including our cat) love watching them...the other day I counted 25 sips during one visit! I followed other reviewers' advice and hung the feeder in an area where the sun doesn't beat down on it. I clean the feeder at least once a week; it is very easy to clean. And I make my own sugar water. The hummingbirds love it!
Looks like my last feeder, but as usual they have...
December 23, 2020
Looks like my last feeder, but as usual they have changed the metal flowers to plastic. We will see how long it takes for the plastic to deteriorate in the sun. My current feeder is 2 years old with no problems.
I love the appearance of my hummingbird feeder, and the...
June 10, 2020
I love the appearance of my hummingbird feeder, and the birds happily visit it all during the day. The only complaint I have is that the hanger is situated in a way that requires that the bottle be tilted in order to hang it, which causes some of the liquid to spill.